Differentiating curriculum for gifted students
by Sandra L. Berger
Developing an effective curriculum
requires a modified basic curricilum to meet gifted students needs.
Modifying content
ideas, concepts, descriptive information and facts
modifying process
intellectually demanding activities
open ended questions
encourage self directed learning
guided self management
can be modified through
acceleration
reorganisation
variety
compacting
flexible pacing
students should be encouraged to wk through content at their own pace.
advanced or complex concepts
should be provided when they complete a unit.
thematic integrated broad based curriculum
modify product expectation
assess curriculum effectiveness